09/05/2010

Lemon-Basil Sugar Cookies

I'm not much for sweets, so the idea of baking an herb-infused cookie intrigued me. These are Lemon-Basil Sugar Cookies. I'm thinking about making a sweet & savory tomato jam to compliment them! Stay tuned...

WHAT YOU NEED

1 ½ cup flour

1 tspn baking powder

¾ cup sugar

½ cup butter, softened

1 egg

1 cup basil leaves

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Zest of one lemon

WHAT TO DO

Finely chop the basil and mix in with lemon juice

Whisk the egg into the mix

Mix in flour, baking powder, a pinch of salt

Next mix in the butter, sugar and lemon zest

Mix until the dough forms

Chill in the fridge for an hour

Preheat over to 325°F

Roll dough into small balls, and press down slightly with the bottom of a sugar-dipped glass